Tag: wooden bike
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Pedaling Identity: Cycling the UK on a Wooden Bike
Introduction: A journey on wood and memory Eight years after leaving Ethiopia for England, I found myself caught in the monotony of an intense biochemistry degree at Imperial College London. My days were spent in labs, lectures, and a routine that felt more like a cage than a classroom. In the midst of studying health…
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Wooden Bike UK Tour: Reclaiming Identity After Moving from Ethiopia
Introduction: A Journey Beyond the Road Eight years after arriving in England from Ethiopia, the author of this journey found the familiar rhythms of home slipping into the background. The monotony of coursework at Imperial College London, the pressure of a biochemistry degree, and the isolation that often accompanies a new life abroad had begun…
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Wooden Bike UK Cycling Odyssey: A Cultural Reawakening
Introduction: A journey on wood and will Eight years after arriving in England from Ethiopia, I found myself buried in a routine that prioritized lectures, lab work, and long commutes. My identity, once anchored in family, food, and vibrant Ethiopian customs, began to feel fragmented by the monotony of a biochemistry degree at Imperial College…